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S14.E1 ∙ Crooked Music

Fri, Jan 06, 2006

John has spent his lifetime promoting and preserving the traditions of Métis Fiddle and Dance and old time fiddling. In 1998 he stage the first John Arcand Fiddle Festival and now after 8 years this annual celebration has become one of the major fiddle events in Western Canada each summer

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S14.E2 ∙ Not Just Beads and Moccasins

Fri, Jan 13, 2006

Not Just Beads & Mocassins will explore contemporary Aboriginal Art. The dominant perception is that Aboriginal Art is all traditional: images of wolves and bears done up in the way of beads and mocassins. Contemporary artists often draw on those traditions, even though the intent and effect is different...making it some of the hottest stuff around!

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S14.E3 ∙ Children of the Earth

Fri, Jan 20, 2006

In 1991, Winnipeg School Division Number One began what was then considered a bold undertaking. They established a school in the North End that emphasized Aboriginal culture and academics. It allowed First Nations youth the freedom to practice their culture in a place where it was once prohibited, in schools. Today, Children of The Earth School is a model for others to follow.

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S14.E8 ∙ Comic Book Creators

Mon, Feb 06, 2006

For thousands of years, the visual arts have been a way for Canada's Aboriginal people to express themselves, share information, and provide imagery for stories and legends. Today, this art has evolved and progressed in methodology and style, but the core meaning remains a means of sharing stories from the Aboriginal point of view. For younger people, this ancient tradition is being kept alive through cutting edge design, stylish comic books, and a new form of contemporary art that is unique from anything seen before. We will follow some of today's Aboriginal artistic mavericks and share their stories, showing how traditional values are being blended with a modern approach to art.

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S14.E16 ∙ Ski Bums

Tue, Apr 11, 2006

It is easy to understand the spiritual connection Aboriginal people have shared with the land after experiencing western Canada's majestic mountain ranges. This relationship continues today, and for some, it has led to an involvement in Canada's competitive ski circuit. We follow three such people who are making their mark in the ski world in different ways. Sam Kent is a 16 year-old prodigy creating a stir as one Canada's top Aboriginal skiers. Mark Gallup travels the globe as a world-class ski photographer employed by the major elite ski magazines, and Wendy Lumby is a ski coach in Alberta who is breaking down barriers and stereotypes as she prepares athletes for high level competition. We interweave their stories and demonstrate how their passion for the sport of skiing has drawn them closer to the land in a way that nothing else could.

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